The aim of the course is to provide a deeper understanding of the methodological and underlying philosophical issues that arise in science, and inspire to reflection on such issues within the student’s own area of study. After having taken the course the student should have acquired basic knowledge of the foundational issues in the methodology and philosophy of science, specially as regards the natural and technological sciences.
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The following is an incomplete list of topics covered in the course.
After having completed the course, the student should, with regards to the theory and methodology of science, both orally as well as in writing, be able to:
Lectures and seminars.
General requirements for master’s programmes. Proficiency in English corresponding to English B / English 6 in Swedish gymnasium.
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To be announced at course start. All material is available through course platform. The following literature has been used previously:
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
A student may request a home exam, with the maximum grade of E, if two requirements are fulfilled: (1) This is the last remaining exam left before graduation. (2) It is not possible for the student to attend the written exam because the student is, at the point of the request, residing outside of Sweden and will be residing outside of Sweden for at least twelve months following the request. The examiner approves or denies these requests.
Fulfilled seminar requirements and written exam.
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Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
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Second cycle
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tamos.courses@abe.kth.se
Course coordinator: Johan Berg